Reconstitution is the process of mixing vaccines that come as powders with the diluent provided with the vaccine. This section will also explain how to open vials and ampoules. BCG and …

Determination of in-vitro potency is achieved through colony counts derived from a serial dilution assay. Intradermal guinea pig testing is also used as an indirect measure of potency....

BCG vaccine is a freeze-dried powder, supplied in small glass bottles called ampoules. Vaccines that come as powders must be mixed with a liquid called a diluent. This process is known as …

• Using the wrong diluent or another medication to reconstitute a vaccine can make the vaccine ineffective or dangerous. • Use ONLY the diluent approved by the manufacturer to reconstitute …

Infants and children at risk of TB can catch-up their missed BCG vaccine any time before their 5th birthday. No special considerations are required for lyophilised vaccine, store as per cold chain …

BCG vaccine is the only EPI vaccine which is given intradermally. BCG vaccine should be reconstituted with the appropriate diluent before administration, as described in Section 4.2 …

Diluent composition: Each single 0.05 ml paediatric dose contains 0.45mg Sodium chloride and water for injection to 0.05ml. For the primary immunization of infants at birth and immunization …

5 天之前 · Diluent: a cold chain is not required for storage. However, at least 12 hrs before reconstitution of the vaccine, the diluent must be refrigerated between 2°C and 8°C so that the …

Diluent: a cold chain is not required for storage. However, at least 12 hours before reconstitution of the vaccine, the diluent must be refrigerated between 2 °C and 8 °C so that the diluent and …

WHO recommends that opened vials of this vaccine should be discarded 6 hours after opening or at the end of the immunization session, whichever comes first. Active: 0.72 Diluent: 0.60 …